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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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